The first of 4 prototypes. The Tornado is an all weather, day or night, swept wing ground attack aircraft. Its terrain-following radar combined with advanced flight control and navigation systems enable it to fly at tree-top level at very high speed, penetrating enemy air defences to make conventional or nuclear strikes against key targets deep inside hostile territory. It saw extensive action during Gulf War. On static display in the War Planes hangar at RAF Museum, Cosford (Canon 50D + 10-20 EX DC HSM)